Information and Resources from the Presenter:

Session Title

The Challenger Learning Center of Colorado

Presenter's Name

Carol O'Leary and Tracey Tomme

Company/ Affiliation

The Challenger Learning Center of Colorado

Phone Number

(719) 598-9755

Email Address

ttomme@clccs.org; rsmarr@clccs.org

Handouts:



Presentation File:

Using the Theme of Space to Launch Student Success in Integrated Content Areas! Grade focus K-12.
Experience Living in Space -- an educational resource for engaging students in integrated content instruction that is theme-based, hands-on creating critical thinking and problem solving applications. The four stations include: (1) Effects of Microgravity on the Human Body: discover the effects of space travel on the body, such as blood transfer from limbs. (2) Astronaut Nutrition and Acclimation to Living in Microgravity: explore the different types of foods, preservation methods, and cutlery needed for astronaut menus. (3) Target Practice: participants will engage in experiments exploring the adventures of living in the “final frontier”. (4) Astronaut Fashion: learn about the effects of space travel and microgravity, and explanations of what to do on Earth to get ready to travel into space.


Other Resources: Take with you lesson plans and instructions for re-creating these activities with your students.

Supplemental Links: www.clccs.org



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